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  Jennifer Jason Leigh as Elsa Gardner, Brigette Lundy-Paine (they/them) as Casey Gardner, Keir Gilchrist as main character Sam Gardner, and Michael Rapaport as Doug Gardner from Atypical. Taken by William Edward Beavers, V. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Television. Good evening. On the morning of February 28, 2024, I finally wrapped up streaming Atypical   on Netflix, created by Robia Rashid ( How I Met Your Mother , The Goldbergs ). It's about a young male adult diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder named Sam Gardner , played by Keir Gilchrist , trying to navigate his social and professional lives. In addition, the show chronicles some battles from his parents Elsa and Doug, played by Jennifer Jason Leigh and Michael Rapaport , sister Casey, played by Brigette Lundy-Paine , best friend, coworker, and eventual roommate Zahid, played by Nik Dodani , and girlfriend Paige, played by Jenna Boyd . As I was figuring out how to paint a good picture of autism for one of my own media writin

*This* is how The Goldbergs should've ended. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.   I appreciate the heartwarming display at the end of The Goldbergs' series finale, but I didn't like most of the situation or comedy. Adam not exactly being a good knock-off of red-blooded Marty McFly, Barry not truly becoming more than a knucklehead, and the fact that it didn't flash-forward to them all in the 90s and what became of them, along with not sticking true to original showrunner Adam F. Goldberg's vision, are all reasons that 'Bev to the Future' wasn't a proper send-off. I said that the episode should've been an hour-long, and in addition to that, it should've shown all the Goldbergs surrounded by all their loving friends, cool careers, or Adam trying to jump a ramp with the DeLorean. It may be too late for that, and whether or not there's a sequel series based on the family, I guess remains to be seen. Despite not enjoying too much of them after the los

What turned out to be a two-timing Barry Goldberg (Troy Gentile) was a second chance at friendship with Bill Lewis (David Koechner). Photos courtesy of TV Insider and ABC. The February 22 episode of The Goldbergs is a combination of romance and bromance, with Adam trying to get "casual" with Carmen and Barry and Bill trying to heal over Murray.  While it's clear that Beverly is the one who needs the most changing, which now seems impossible after 10 years, there's still some laughter to be shared during these tough adult moments. For example, Adam does his usual cheesy big romantic gesture for the recently single Carmen, but that's not entirely a bad thing, given that he won't stop trying to make her happy. I just hope he makes himself happy, too. On the other hand, what seemed like Barry's two-timing with ex-fiancee Lainey Lewis (Bill's daughter, played by AJ Michalka) over current gf Joanne Schwartz (Beth Triffon) actually was cooler when I found o

Photo courtesy of ABC and Facebook. After watching The Goldbergs for 5 years, I'm kind of mixed about it today. What started off as Adam F. Goldberg having fun videotaping his childhood in the 80s and showing his crazy family isn't the same fun now in season 10. For example, Beverly's still an overbearing "smother", Barry is still a loudmouth with very one-sided friendships with the JTP, and Adam still has crazy relationship drama with his love life. I know the kid had to grow up at some point, with or without some relatives in his life, but if the show is meant to go any longer, it better show some more lighthearted stuff, something fresh, something that shows the Goldberg family at their truly best . But the show still has some laughs left, emphasis on some .   Despite recycling old embarrassing stuff, the Goldbergs as individuals and together still manages to come together. Just put on some more upbeat family times and music, and I'm sure it'll be fine

Photo courtesy of Rotten Tomatoes and Sony Pictures Television. Between learning Johnny's backstory, Daniel trying to find balance without Miyagi, and other parts, it's been pretty hectic for the most part of watching Cobra Kai , but from the end of the 4th season onward, things have gotten better for me. It started off with Daniel and Johnny at war over their past, but now they're getting along, combining styles, and doing what's best for their students and families. That's where Miyagi's "different but same" quote comes in. They're both a hard-a** man when it comes to their families, but that's also where they're at their best. I'm glad to see that with the exception of Kreese and Silver, villains like Johnny, Chozen, and Barnes all want to right their wrongs from over 30 years ago. The other hectic parts came with Anthony LaRusso feeling left out and the hard personal lives behind Cobra Kai and Miyagi-do members. And I'm no exper

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan star in 'The Falcon and The Winter Soldier' on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Disney.      While the cast made some enjoyable moments, ‘The Falcon and The Winter Soldier’ was more of a political demonstration than a superhero, buddy cop-type series. Given that there are still some questions left unanswered and conflicts left unresolved, I would give it a 6/10. ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ takes place after the infamous Blip from ‘Infinity War’, where Sam Wilson/Falcon (played by Anthony Mackie) is wondering if he can handle the mantle of Captain America while also taking care of some family problems, and James “Bucky” Barnes/Winter Soldier (played by Sebastian Stan) is trying to correct the wrongs of his brainwashed killing days. If those aren’t tough enough, maybe the rise of a new Cap named John Walker (played by Wyatt Russell) and the leader of terrorist group Flag Smashers named Karli Morgenthau (played by Erin Kellyman) will give these